The letter from the Secretary of State will be forwarded to Cllr Hinton.

PLANNING

S11/0118 – Mrs S Grayson, 11 Bytham Heights, Castle Bytham. Extension to the north gable and to the rear of the existing bungalow. The Councillors had concerns about the narrow space that would be left between the proposed extended property and the neighbouring property, making cleaning an maintenance impossible.

SKDC – Parish Council elections will most likely be held on 5 May 2011. Once this date is confirmed, the notice of election will be published at the latest by 25 March.

LCC – DirectLinc to go live on 26 January 2011; community issues can be reported by Councillors Parish Clerks and Neighbourhood Police Teams within South Kesteven. In order to log on people will need to register using their email address at www.directlinc.co.uk; upon registration a guide will be received on how to use the system. Alternatively a customer service advisor can be contacted on 01522 782198. For any problems with registering contact the co-ordinator at direct-linc@lincolnshire.gov.uk or on 01522 782198.

The Journal of Local Planning – Localism Bill: real planning powers handed to the Parishes. A copy to be given to every Councillor.

LCC – English concessionary travel scheme; from 1 April 2011 responsibility for bus passes will transfer from SKDC to LCC.